DME MAC Jurisdiction C Webinars
Nebulizer Webinar
Description: An in-depth look at the policy for nebulizers and nebulizer medications. The webinar host will give an overview of nebulizer equipment, and then spend time detailing the different diagnoses and medications that are covered. We’ll leave time for questions about the nebulizer benefit, and make sure to point out the resources that CGS provides to make intake and billing easier.
Consider this webinar if:
- You and/or your employees are new to the nebulizer benefit.
- Your office receives frequent denials when billing nebulizers and supplies.
If this webinar isn’t right for you, consider:
- Medicare 101 & 102, if you are new to Medicare
- CERT webinar, if you have received post-payment CERT audits that were unfavorable
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Manual Wheelchair Webinar
The Manual Wheelchair Webinar covers all the basics. Your Webinar host will review the coverage guidelines and documentation requirements, and point out plenty of resources available to assist you in the intake and billing of manual wheelchairs. We’ll make sure to leave plenty of time for questions and answers as well. Check the dates and times below, and join us for these informative sessions.
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Wheelchair Accessories Webinar
The Wheelchair Accessories and Options Webinar is a great session to add on to either the Manual or Power Mobility Webinars. We’ll point out the different coverage guidelines, and talk about the documentation requirements. Your Webinar host will also make sure and leave plenty of time for questions and answers. Check the time below and make sure you join us for this helpful session.
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Enteral Nutrition Webinar
This detailed session will focus on the coverage and documentation guidelines for enteral nutrition and supplies. Your host from Provider Outreach & Education will review the initial qualifications, spend some time talking about proof of delivery, and detail the use of the DME- MAC Information Form (DIF). They will also go over the different purchase options, and leave plenty of time for questions and answers. Register today and join us at either time.
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Diabetic Shoes Webinar
An in-depth look at the policy covering Therapeutic Shoes for People with Diabetes. The Webinar host will spend some time pointing out what items are covered, and the diagnoses necessary for coverage. We’ll leave plenty of time for questions and answers, and be sure to point out the resources that CGS provides to make intake and billing easier.
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Oral Anti-Cancer Drugs
This session will focus on the coverage requirements and documentation guidelines for oral anti-cancer drugs. The webinar host will also cover some billing guidelines and make sure there is plenty of time for questions. Chose one of the times below and register today.
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- Wednesday, September 8, 4:30 PM CT
- Friday, September 10, 9:30 AM CT
- Monday, September 20, 9:30 AM CT
Immunosuppressive Drugs
This webinar will cover the Medicare benefit for Immunosuppressive drugs. Your webinar host will detail how a beneficiary qualifies for the benefit, and point out documentation and billing guidelines. They will also leave plenty of time to answer any questions about the topic.
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Orthotics and Prosthetics
Orthotics and Prosthetics suppliers! Join your CIGNA Government Services Provider Outreach and Education team from September 14-17 for education focused on O & P.
In each session, our webinar hosts will give a detailed overview of the policy requirements, discuss any recent changes or updates, and point out documentation and billing tips. We will also leave plenty of time for questions and answers.
Each webinar will be relevant for both intake and billing professionals, and the series will be excellent for those looking for a thorough overview of the benefits for O & P.
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- September 14 9:30 am: Orthopedic Footwear
- September 16 9:30 am: Lower Limb Prothesis
- September 17 9:30 am: Ankle Foot Orthosis/Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO/KAFO)
Positive Airway Pressure Webinar
A presentation detailing how a Medicare Beneficiary qualifies for a Positive Airway Pressure Device ( PAP), in situations where Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been diagnosed. The webinar host will start the session by covering the medical necessity and documentation requirements, including the new beneficiary compliance standards, and point out resources available to help with intake and billing. We’ll have examples of how to properly document the need for PAP devices, review the policy FAQ’s, and leave plenty of time to answer your questions.
Consider this education if you:
- Are new to the PAP policy
- Have questions about how the recent changes to the PAP policy affect your office
- Want to find and explore resources that make intake and billing smoother.
If this webinar isn’t right for you, consider:
- Medicare 101 & 102 if you are new to Medicare
- The RAD webinar, for billing Respiratory Assist Devices for patients with diagnoses other than OSA.
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Oxygen Webinar
A general overview of how a Medicare Beneficiary qualifies for oxygen and the steps necessary for a provider to properly bill for oxygen. Certificates of Medical Necessity will be discussed and we’ll touch on some important documentation needs specific to the oxygen benefit. Any recent changes or updates to the guidelines will be included, and our webinar hosts will leave plenty of time to answer your questions.
This education is perfect for you if you answer YES to these questions:
- Your claims for oxygen are routinely denying
- You have questions about which type of CMN to use in different situations
- You are unclear how recent oxygen payment changes affect your office
You will benefit from this detailed education if…
- You are fairly new to the Medicare oxygen benefit. (less than a year)
- Your main responsibility is billing or intake of oxygen patients.
- You have already taken these other courses/webinars from CGS -
Medicare 101 & 102
If this webinar isn’t right for you, consider:
- Medicare 101 & 102 if you are new to Medicare
- Advanced Oxygen if you are a O2 expert and your questions are very policy or situationally specific
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Hospital Beds & Accessories Webinar
A general overview of the Medicare benefit for hospital beds and accessories when used in the home. During the webinar session, we’ll describe the medical need requirements to meet the policy, point out different kinds of hospital bed equipment and the HCPCS codes that go with them, and leave plenty of time for questions and answers. (NOTE: This webinar does not cover the various support surfaces. Please check the webinar calendar for a separate listing covering support surfaces.)
Consider this webinar if:
- You or an employee is new to providing hospital beds to Medicare beneficiaries.
- You desire a base level overview of the hospital beds policy.
Some other education opportunities if this one isn’t right for you:
Support Surfaces webinar, which will detail the Group 2 & 3 support surfaces and their use to treat skin ulcers
Surgical Dressing
Join your CIGNA Government Services Provider Outreach and Education team for a webinar covering the Surgical Dressing policy. Your webinar host will review the coverage guidelines, point out some billing tips, and leave plenty of time for questions and answers. Pick one of the convenient times below.
